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77O.J. Verdict Reaction Deplorable
by William F. Torpey
The O.J. Simpson murder trial in 1995, although clearly unlike any other trial in history, revealed an urgent need for reform of the American judicial system -- something I've been urging for some time. published 7 months ago
65Death Penalty in OJ Trial? Unthinkable!
by William F. Torpey
Few Americans favor capital punishment; what they favor is the execution of faceless lowlifes they'll never see, never know or come face-to-face with. But, put a face on the person to be executed, the face of a friend or relative, and capital punishment becomes unthinkable. published 8 months ago
65One Vote for Taking the Train
by William F. Torpey
It's only an illusion that flying gets you "there and back" in no time. It takes hours on either side of the flight. You don't lose as much time as you think by taking an Amtrak sleeper train -- and that time can be used to read, listen to music and meet interesting people. published 5 months ago
60Talk About Rushing to Judgment!
by William F. Torpey
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark," the famous quotation from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," may very well apply today to the United States as our system of justice comes under widespread attack. Defendents are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. published 5 months ago
59Jury System Could Use an Overhaul
by William F. Torpey
We should take a serious look at the way we select juries as well as the laws and guidelines we have developed pertaining to evidence. I think the Simpson trial showed the system is rife with rules and precedents that no longer serve us well. published 5 months ago
57Let's Be Kinder, Gentler
by William F. Torpey
When George (H.W.) Bush ran for president he said he wanted "a kinder, gentler" nation. He said he wanted to be the "education president" and the "environmental president." Unfortunately, none of these things happened. published 6 months ago
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